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8 October 2024 | 15 replies
But we have a lot of interaction with guests before they ever arrive - we require a photo ID of whomever has booked our house (and the name and info has to match the booking info), a working cell phone number that we will send a test message to by text to confirm it belongs to the guest (or is at least in their possession), and we converse with them to let them know what to expect from us (and if we have any specific concerns we share those as well) - for example, this week if we had anyone scheduled to arrive we would be discussing the incoming hurricane.
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8 October 2024 | 36 replies
My cell phone number could not be any more public!
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10 October 2024 | 1 reply
I suppose, though, that most people search on phones and the search results are more important on those devices.
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11 October 2024 | 4 replies
Of course I have all her correspondence right there on the phone.
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12 October 2024 | 10 replies
Its either ra ra ra or dose of reality so someone understands what the challenges are. the fellow who runs the call center gave the best advice for someone with a few hours.. just hit the phones and try to create leads for others.
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10 October 2024 | 7 replies
You are under no obligation to argue back and forth, answer questions, provide phone numbers, send pictures, or any of this nonsense.
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7 October 2024 | 35 replies
I just received a phone call from OneRent after I post my rental ads.
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11 October 2024 | 17 replies
That can take some time, a few phone calls, a site visit, etc but I find it can avoid problems down the road.Good luck,Steve
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13 October 2024 | 19 replies
If you're interested in joining, just send me a PM with your email and phone.
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9 October 2024 | 10 replies
Website had no useful functionality; every booking was ultimately done manually after receiving phone calls/emails from their representatives.